Latest articles on eggs

Protein in egg whites and yolks While egg whites are mainly associated with being the protein source for eggs, both the whites and yolks have protein. The whites provide a little over 50% of the protein in eggs. On average, egg whites provide about 4 grams while the yolks provide between 2-3 grams of protein. […]

The egg diet can be considered two things: either a diet of pretty much only eggs or a more liberalized low carbohydrate high protein diet that incorporates eggs as a primary protein source. This diet plan is naturally low in calories and high in protein which is a similar concept to many other diets. Eating […]

Eggs were once viewed as a hazardous food but are now considered a nutritional hero. In fact, there are claims that eggs are one of the most nutritious foods in the world. Eggs are low in calories; an average large egg provides just under 80 calories, 6 grams of protein and is virtually carbohydrate free. […]

Eggs have long been shed in a negative light as being high in cholesterol and fat that may increase risk for heart disease. However, two large studies conducted recently have concluded moderate egg consumption is not associated with an increased risk for heart disease (1). Eggs can be part of a healthy diet, as they […]

Because eggs are nutrient dense and are a relatively cheap protein source, they are a common food staple for many households around the world. An egg provides 6 grams of protein, about 75 calories, all essential amino acids, zero grams of carbohydrate, vitamin D, B vitamins, selenium and choline. Eggs are a rare natural source […]

Instead of asking what came first the chicken or the egg, you may be wondering are eggs a poultry or a dairy product? Eggs are not made from milk and therefore not considered dairy product. Depending on where you live, eggs may be stored next to dairy items in the grocery store. However, this is […]

If you travel to a different country and go to a super market, you may notice that eggs are stored differently than you are used to. Most countries actually do not refrigerate their eggs. According to NPR The Salt, the US, Japan, Australia and Scandinavia are in the minority for keeping eggs refrigerated. Both options […]

Once viewed in a harsh light, eggs are now known as a nutrition powerhouse. Eggs are rich in many vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants and low in calories. Eggs are a cheap protein source with high bioavailability. Eggs also provide saturated fat and are relatively high in cholesterol, which is the main reason they were not […]

Eggs are one of those foods it seems nutrition professionals can’t make their minds up about: first they are good for you, then they are bad for you and now they are considered good again. Eggs are a protein source and have many other vitamins and minerals. However, they are also relatively high in cholesterol […]

Eggs have gotten a bad reputation in the nutrition world. Eggs are high in cholesterol, and cholesterol was first implicated in heart disease in the 1950’s. Since then, many government and research studies have suggested limiting egg consumption to decrease risk of heart disease, especially if you already have high blood cholesterol. However, more recent […]

There has been plenty of controversy over the years as to the effect of eating eggs in our health. There is so much conflicting information around that it is almost impossible to know if eggs play a part in a healthy diet or whether we need to limit our intake. Are eggs bad for cholesterol […]